tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post8360180354923627994..comments2015-03-02T08:26:06.623-05:00Comments on The Green Weenie: The Pirate Treasure ChestRon Ieracinoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-75703902268690616182009-02-18T06:03:00.000-05:002009-02-18T06:03:00.000-05:00Yah, Will, it does show that when the window of op...Yah, Will, it does show that when the window of opportunity finally opens, when guys like McCutchen, Tabata, Lincoln, Morris and Alvarez pop up, there should be some warm bodies still around instead of the constant sloughing off of talent.<BR/><BR/>Of course, cost certainy cuts both ways - if they want to move any of these guys, knowing their cost and how long long they're under control makes them more attractive to other teams, too. Still, they were risks that they were wise to take; everyone seems to have a fair deal (no real overpays), which is usually better than you can get from the free agent market.Ron Ieracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-89128008681368567722009-02-17T21:20:00.000-05:002009-02-17T21:20:00.000-05:00That was a great summary, Ron. Turns out the Pira...That was a great summary, Ron. Turns out the Pirates' Hot Stove was a bit warmer than it first appeared, eh? Perhaps not in the conventional, look-at-how-many-trades-and-signings-we-did sense, but still a busy and to all appearances quite productive offseason. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I like it!WilliamJPellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774466220683142262noreply@blogger.com